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"A substitute teacher from the inner city refuses to be messed with while taking attendance."

"In a public service campaign that launched Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment is highlighting the experiences of seven Americans with varying disabilities who've excelled at work, sports and in life because of the support of others."

"Inclusive education is not rocket science… I think there are two basic assumptions that you need in order support inclusion (in any context) All human beings are created equal (you know the American way) and deserve to be treated as such. All human beings have a desire to belong in a community and live, thrive and have a sense of purpose. Most people don't have a problem with number one (for goodness sake…I hope you don't). But when we think about people with disabilities (or people who are labeled as such)… phrases like "I'm not sure what they are getting out of this," or "do they even understand," are far too prevalent. The important takeaway…when you assume people want to belong. Then it is our duty as educators, parents, and advocates to figure out how we can make that happen."

video on bullying created collaboratively by artists based on a spoken word poem by Shane Koyczan

"Welcome to Tim's Place! The world's friendliest restaurant is now open for breakfast, lunch and hugs!"

"The Inclusive Class Podcast is for families and schools who are interested in learning about the inclusion of children with special needs in the general education classroom. Include all! "

Video from the Anti-Defamation League

"The difference she refers to is not only helping students learn, but being a positive force in their lives. In her TED Talk, she calls on teachers to build relationships with their students, no matter how challenging that may be. "

"Know Anyone Who Thinks Racial Profiling Is Exaggerated? Watch This, And Tell Me When Your Jaw Drops. This ABC experiment on race dynamics is easily the best thing I've seen on television in years."

"Empathy, it seems to me, is a pretty important quality to have and to cultivate in others. I'd like to share a few resources that can help us do just that, and also invite readers to contribute additional suggestions."

"This data represents income and poverty estimates for every school district in Ohio. These data, part of the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program, represent the only source of U.S. Census Bureau income and poverty data Title I-eligible school districts"

"When it comes to public education, 2013 is likely to be a year of new thinking, from innovative approaches to classroom technology to a potentially game-changing decision by the Supreme Court on affirmative action. States and school districts will continue to struggle with the recession's fiscal fallout, even as demands for more programs and services -- including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) initiatives, extended learning time, and early childhood education -- increase."

"Talk of harmony among racial groups devolved into accusations of communism, racism and McCarthyism at the Olentangy school-board meeting yesterday evening."

"As the principal of P-TECH I am focused on bringing all my students to reach their potential, including those with learning disabilities. It may seem like the 9-14 school model would exclude high-needs students but actually there are several techniques I am employing that could be used in other schools as well. Increased learning time and a school culture that expects all students to complete the associate in applied science degree are key contributors to our success."

"There are few things as important as establishing and nurturing a culture of feedback in our schools. I don't know about you, but I would say it's also the most challenging thing I attempt as a classroom teacher. This is not necessarily because embedded feedback is difficult in and of itself. Rather, the struggle often lies in the barriers we either have constructed or are inevitable in this thing we call schoolin"

"The maps below show graduation and dropout rates. The darker areas represent higher percentages of students either graduating within four years or dropping out of school."

StoryCorp stories are audio recording. They have taken and animated them. "StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives."